HRIS Payroll Manager

The HRIS & Payroll Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s Human Resources Information Systems (Dayforce) and payroll operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, efficiency, and data integrity. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, IT, and leadership to optimize systems, drive process improvements, and support strategic workforce initiatives., HRIS Management

• Administer, maintain, and optimize the Dayforce platform to ensure data accuracy, system integrity, and user effectiveness
• Lead system upgrades, implementations, integrations, and enhancements
• Manage HR data governance, including data audits, reporting standards, and security controls
• Develop and maintain HR dashboards, reports, and analytics to support business decisions
• Serve as the primary liaison between HR, IT, and system vendors

Payroll Management

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing ensuring timely and accurate payment of employees.
• Manage high-volume payments: bonuses, commissions, and equity events.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations and tax requirements
• Manage payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting
• Work closely with HR and Finance departments to ensure integration between payroll and other HR/finance systems
• Lead issue resolution related to payroll discrepancies or employee inquiries
• Oversee quarter-end, W-2 preparation, year-end reconciliations, ACA reporting and resolution of federal and state tax notices.

Process Improvement & Compliance

• Ensure payroll and time data integrity through reconciliations and variance analysis
• Identify opportunities to streamline HR and payroll processes through automation and best practices
• Ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies
• Develop and document standard operating procedures
• Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal controls

Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise, mentor, and develop payroll and HRIS team members, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
• Establish clear goals, expectations, and performance standards for the team
• Lead training initiatives to ensure staff remain current on payroll regulations
• Provide training and support to HR and business stakeholders on system use and payroll processes
• Translate payroll data into actionable insights for leadership
• Partner with HR leadership on strategic initiatives such as workforce planning, total rewards, and employee experience

Do you have a valid Senior Professional in Human Resources certification?, Do you have experience in Reporting and dashboarding tools?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, * Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field

• 5-8+ years of experience in HRIS and payroll management
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and reporting requirements
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills to derive actionable insights from complex datasets, identify opportunities, and provide innovative solutions
• Maintains high integrity and confidentiality of company and department function
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail
• Adept at building relationships with internal teams and external partners
• Experience with HRIS platforms
• Advanced Excel skills and experience analyzing payroll, workforce, or HR data; reporting and analytics experience preferred

Pulled from the full job description

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Disability insurance, * Professional certifications (e.g., CPP, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR)
• Experience leading system implementations or upgrades
• Multi-state payroll experience

Compensation: $135,000 - $155,000 + 10% annual bonus opportunity

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The YES Difference Competitive salary | Comprehensive health benefits | Life, long and short-term disability insurance | 401(k) with company match

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YES Communities, founded in 2008, owns and operates manufactured housing communities with locations across the United States. YES takes a new approach to manufactured home communities and works to build and maintain an environment in each community that reflects their positive YES attitude. Life at YES YES Communities strives to hire a diverse workforce that shares our vision. We empower our employees to develop a strong sense of community because we know that happy, dedicated employees make the difference. Our culture is one where leaders set clear expectations and give you the freedom to manage your goals. We invest in our employees and take pride as we watch them achieve results and make a difference in their roles every day.